Mort was hurt, but it was true. "I know, I know. But there's one mistake I regret the most. I regret not telling you," his voice trailed off a little.
"Telling me what," Smith asked.
"Telling you... that I love you! I was so caught up in myself that I didn't realize how perfect you are," he said with as much confidence as possible.
"You love me," Smith stated more then asked.
Mort nodded but looked at the ground.
"I love you too," she then whispered in reply.
Mort was stunned. He never expected this. All this time she loved him back? Then, with all his love, he kissed her.
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